I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN, PMHNP-BC, RN) with a unique foundation in emergency nursing and over 20 years of combined military and civilian healthcare experience. My clinical background blends trauma-informed care, crisis stabilization, and psychiatric medication management, and I bring a proven ability to perform in high-pressure environments while collaborating across disciplines.
-Assessed, triaged, and stabilized diverse patient populations including psychiatric, trauma, cardiac, pediatric, and geriatric patients, ensuring rapid interventions in high-acuity settings.
-Educated patients and families on psychiatric and medical diagnoses, treatment options, and ongoing care strategies to enhance understanding, safety, and independence.
-Upheld professional accountability and safety standards while mentoring new staff, adapting to demanding schedules, and providing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care.
*Under preceptor supervision:
-Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations including psychiatric exams, mental
status assessments, and risk screenings across diverse patient populations.
-Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising PMHNPs and psychiatrists, integrating evidence-based practices.
-Strengthened clinical competencies through 625+ hours of supervised practice, mentorship, and participation in training seminars, preparing for independent practice.
-Assessed, triaged, and prioritized high-acuity patients in a Level II Trauma Center, ensuring rapid and appropriate interventions.
-Delivered evidence-based care through medication administration, procedures, and critical interventions for psychiatric crises, trauma injuries, and other life-threatening emergencies.
-Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Medication management; psychopharmacology
Crisis stabilization and trauma-informed care
Emergency and trauma nursing (Level II/IV Trauma Centers)
Collaboration with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers
Patient and family education and support
Veteran and military healthcare systems
Leadership, mentorship, and clinical training
Cultural sensitivity and patient-centered care
Telehealth and outpatient psychiatric care
Aerospace Medical Technician – Illinois Air National Guard
Scott Air Force Base, IL | Aug 1996 – Oct 2017
-Provided medical support across combat, humanitarian, and domestic operations, including deployments to France, Saudi Arabia, Azores, Germany, and South Dakota.
-Assessed and treated service members and civilians in austere, resource-limited environments, delivering trauma care, stabilization, and patient transport.
-Directed medical readiness and disaster response training, ensuring unit preparedness for peacetime and wartime operations.
-Completed professional military education including Airman Leadership School and Noncommissioned Officer Academy, strengthening leadership and supervisory skills.
-Honored with multiple commendations and awards for clinical excellence, leadership, and outstanding service: Air Force Commendation Medal (2003, 2009); Air Force Achievement Medal (2001, 2006, 2016); Army Achievement Medal (2007); Non-commissioned officer of the Quarter (2012); Armed Forces Service Medal (2003).